Question 1

i have a kidney stone (5mm) in my bladder. i feel like i have to pee all the time but only go a little but it isn't a bladder infection. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Stone: It's unlikely that a 5 mm stone would remain in a 21-year-old female's bladder for very long.  It's much more likely that the stone is lodged in the distal ureter creating bladder symptoms.  If you've not already done so, i would recommend you see a urologist.

Question 2

should i go to e.r.? kidney stone i have a kidney stone 2mm in size. i went to the e.r for pain about 2 months ago and they gave me a ct scan and then diagnosed me with kidney infection. i went to a follow up with my dr. and she said i had a kidney stone

Accepted Answer

A : A 2mm stone will generally pass without the need for intervention but it may also have grown in size over 2 months and now may not pass, or you could have developed new ones. You should see your doctor and get a repeat ct scan to reevaluate the size and location. If you can't get to your doctor, and you are in pain go to the emergency department.

Question 3

what is worse a kidney stone or a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Comparative severity: Both are nobody's idea of fun. Kidney stones can result in secondary uti. Kidney infections often require long periods of antibiotic therapy and can potentially produce severe damage. Depending on the cause of stones they can represent disease elsewhere (i.e., hyperparathyroidism, etc.). Would not rate them since both are potentially severe.

Question 4

anyone experienced kidney stone associated with urine infection; how commonly does that occur?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: One may experience vague abdominal discomfort which may progress to being more persistent. Kidney stones are evaluated with urine tests, ultrasound or ct scan. Stones can be a breeding ground for recurring infections.

Question 5

how long can it take for a big kidney stone to cause a kidney infection? a few days? a few weeks?

Accepted Answer

Depends on size: And location. You might have it for years and not get any infection.

Question 6

pain in my right kidney for the past four days. sharp stabbing pain. can't twist my body to right. kidney stone or infection?

Accepted Answer

Pain type for kidney: Dull pain in upper back, that is one-sided ache, particularly if accompanied by fever and urinary symptoms causes kidney pain. This may due to kidney infection (pyelonephritis).Kidney stones do cause pain,  stones usually painless as long as they remain in kidney, but movement out hurts.When  stone passes through ureter on its way to your bladder it causes waves of sharp intermittent intense pain.

Question 7

i've never had an issue taking percocet,i have them for a kidney stone/infection. now it's made me nauseous. should i stop taking them?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Narcotic pain medications can often cause/result in nausea if taken on an empty stomach.  Best to use the minimal amount to control pain and also to take with some food.  If nausea continues, talk to your doctor about alternative options.

Question 8

the doctor told me i was passing a kidney stone and that if i were to have a fevor or pain to go back in cause it may be a sign of infection.temp 99.3?

Accepted Answer

Fever: This is often characterized as a body temperature that during a 24 hr period either reaches 100F or fails to get as low as 98.6F.  The temp of 99.3F you quote is normal.

Question 9

i have globus sensation for about a week now.i want to know if it could be corona although i have no other symptoms of corona.  i also have kidney stone and kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19 concerns: Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these symptoms:  temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell. If you only have this one symptom - it is less likely that the cause is COVID 19.

Question 10

4 days ago i had hydronephrosis and partial kidney stone obstruction. i now have a fever and signs of infection. should i go to er?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The stone, partial obstruction and hydronephrosis lead to urinary tract infection/pylonephritis that may require IV antibiotics therapy.

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I have a kidney stone (5mm) in my bladder. i feel like i have to pee all the time but only go a little but it isn't a bladder infection. what is it?

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Should i go to e.r.? kidney stone i have a kidney stone 2mm in size. i went to the e.r for pain about 2 months ago and they gave me a ct scan and then diagnosed me with kidney infection. i went to a follow up with my dr. and she said i had a kidney stone

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What is worse a kidney stone or a kidney infection?

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Anyone experienced kidney stone associated with urine infection; how commonly does that occur?

A member asked:

How long can it take for a big kidney stone to cause a kidney infection? a few days? a few weeks?

A member asked:

Pain in my right kidney for the past four days. sharp stabbing pain. can't twist my body to right. kidney stone or infection?

A member asked:

I've never had an issue taking percocet,i have them for a kidney stone/infection. now it's made me nauseous. should i stop taking them?

A member asked:

The doctor told me i was passing a kidney stone and that if i were to have a fevor or pain to go back in cause it may be a sign of infection.temp 99.3?

A member asked:

I have globus sensation for about a week now.i want to know if it could be corona although i have no other symptoms of corona. i also have kidney stone and kidney infection?

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4 days ago i had hydronephrosis and partial kidney stone obstruction. i now have a fever and signs of infection. should i go to er?

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